gr8pics wrote:I work with software.Imo, its not about revealing new features, but generally just keep us in the loop.They should hire a communication manager, informing us about the progress "hello again, as you may know, we are working on an update, but bugtesting of new features have taken a little longer than expected, so bla bla bla bla..."It takes SO little extra to make a customers satisfied, instead of putting them on the ignore list, like they are doing here.ANY INFO, IS BETTER THAN NO INFO!

They've frequently posted (even in this thread I believe) that the BMCC is not forgotten and they are working on updates. They haven't explained what the hold up is but they shouldn't need to, they are saying there's a fix coming unsure how soon.

So my best guess is that blackmagic design has something so amazing, so groundbreaking, so world changing; that they simply have to wait for it to be revealed. Either at NAB or where-ever/whenever. Maybe whatever they release will completely change the attitude of all of us. Really i wouldn't put it past them to release something that blows all of our socks off. I am still enamored by the sheer beauty of the footage. So i guess i am sort of biased. I don't depend on my camera for work. I feel for everybody that got the bmcc when it came out. It really sucks to hear that not much has been said by BMD. That kinda scares me for the future of my productions and for others. Nothing is for sure and its all in the air

Really, one thing they have proven is that they wont budge.They remain silent.

So the only thing we can do is:-Wait -sell our cameras - workaround workaround workaround -write letters -complain more -join the team??? Hey BMD or-cry

Seems like the 4k cam will require some firmware updates so those may be part of the firmware updates for the other cams. but this is all speculation, maybes, and guesses so pretty much F.I.I.K.

For the meantime i am having boatloads of fun slapping luts on my pocket cam footage. Here is some shakey off white balance footage with minimal audio.

The fooatge from these cams gives me goosebumps!!

Crossing my finger and toes and whatever else i can cross in hopes of new firmware updates.

Theodore Prentice wrote:"The Cinema Camera has zebra stripes now, and according to Blackmagic Design, they are adding histogram and waveform monitoring (at time of shipping, or in a firmware update after shipped units is not known at this time)."

I don't believe BMD have ever said they would add those features. You're quoting a review of the camera that says that they will without attribution.

Theodore Prentice wrote:"The Cinema Camera has zebra stripes now, and according to Blackmagic Design, they are adding histogram and waveform monitoring (at time of shipping, or in a firmware update after shipped units is not known at this time)."

I don't believe BMD have ever said they would add those features. You're quoting a review of the camera that says that they will without attribution.

JB

Im quoting the man that BMD trusts as a beta tester, and an insider to BMD tech and info.Are you saying Solario made it up? Did BMD not read his review?

shanepeters@bellsouth.net wrote: I understand the difficulty in doing all this, but the problem I am having is I bought a product advertised to work a specific way. Rec709 in camera lut (still admittedly not color accurate....red/orange issues)

To be accurate, they don't call it a REC709 LUT, which is a very specific colour space. They call it "VIDEO"....

shanepeters@bellsouth.net wrote:and Audio that requires extra gear and a post fix to make usable are the 2 problems that hinder this product and its professional use on a shoot.

While the issues is well documented and should be addressed, many users have found ways to record acceptable audio in camera.

shanepeters@bellsouth.net wrote:... and ability to appy an in-camera lut that works without color correction (if you set your limited colorbalance option right.)

Where / when did they promise that feature ?

shanepeters@bellsouth.net wrote:do you think that would be a good buisness practice or ethic?

Obviously they are judged TODAY by how they perform and deliver. You make enough noise by yourself to make sure that everyone has a chance to do that.

Theodore Prentice wrote:Hogwash JB, if somebody other than golden boy Solario would have said it then I would tend to agree with you.Not that long of a bow when they (BMD) use that person to disseminate information.

Either way, I doubt that BMD didnt read (or have it read) the review (by Solario, on Creative Cow ..uh yeah)

If thats the case, should we not be trusting Marcos feverish pitches for BMD products in the future?

Really ? You want to have this conversation ?

An independent reviewer made an assertion without citation about a feature and you really want to stick to your claim that this was a BMD promise ?

Marco is independent of BMD. He only very recently started became involved as a tester, certainly a year after the article he wrote was published. I presume he published his review without sanction or approval from BMD....

Marco is hearlded as a very reputable "source" of information, is he not?

He was very specific in what he wrote, so it is doubtful that he made that kind of a statment without a valid reason.

Do I want to really have this conversation...why not?

Marco is a very reputable source of information. No quotes needed around the word.

I'm as unhappy as anyone else about certain issues that are well documented with the BMCC. However I can make it work within the realm that I use the camera. It's not perfect and yes, it has some limitations.

None of which can be overcome bitching on an Internet forum.

Richard CampbellTvshooter Video ProductionsAtlanta, GA

Arguing on the internet is like whistling for chickens....you can do it all day, but they aren't gonna come.

Theodore Prentice wrote:Do I want to really have this conversation...why not?

Because it's a tedious waste of time.

BMD didn't say it. It's not a promised feature.

JB.

To some extent, you are correct.

However, most reasonable people would take a calculated guess that Marco would not stake his reputation on making things up or passing bogus information, considering he was at NAB and most likely wrote what he did after speaking to a BMD rep.

Am i holding BMD to it? Of course not.

Am i pointing out that we've been hearing from BMD directly that there were firmaware updtaes coming, and also reputable 3rd parties (including yourself) for so long it really is a shame? Sure.

Some are ok with the myopic view/stance, and others can see it for what it is, and see past it.

To the person posting about my "quotes" - get over it and try not to split hairs so much, thanks. I think i will continue writing the way i see fit.

If you want to speak on this firmware update or future ones, keep it on topic and not personal. I'm all for you folks having discussions about relevant topics but the personal shots will not be tolerated. Any more of this happening in this thread will be cause for locking it so let's keep it civil.

Does anybody if the next firmware update will include % or a detailed depletion counter for RAW recording. I'm currently using a 32GB Sandisk Extreme Pro, and when it reads "Card Full" it has captured around 24GB. This is not effective for me.

Also compatibility for Sigma's new A Series MFT DN lenses would be nice. However, I don't have problems with aperture control. Sometimes I do though.

Tony Rivera wrote:If you want to speak on this firmware update or future ones, keep it on topic and not personal. I'm all for you folks having discussions about relevant topics but the personal shots will not be tolerated. Any more of this happening in this thread will be cause for locking it so let's keep it civil.

an easy way to end all the tension would be a nice juicy firmware update

shanepeters@bellsouth.net wrote: I understand the difficulty in doing all this, but the problem I am having is I bought a product advertised to work a specific way. Rec709 in camera lut (still admittedly not color accurate....red/orange issues)

To be accurate, they don't call it a REC709 LUT, which is a very specific colour space. They call it "VIDEO"....

shanepeters@bellsouth.net wrote:and Audio that requires extra gear and a post fix to make usable are the 2 problems that hinder this product and its professional use on a shoot.

While the issues is well documented and should be addressed, many users have found ways to record acceptable audio in camera.

shanepeters@bellsouth.net wrote:... and ability to appy an in-camera lut that works without color correction (if you set your limited colorbalance option right.)

Where / when did they promise that feature ?

shanepeters@bellsouth.net wrote:do you think that would be a good buisness practice or ethic?

Obviously they are judged TODAY by how they perform and deliver. You make enough noise by yourself to make sure that everyone has a chance to do that.

jb

wow....thanks JB. i see you while you have the time and gumption to nitpick a posting I made in refernce to another person, you still don't show the fortitude to respond to my post directly to you, asking you to have a frank conversation with your friend Grant Petty on our belhalf. Last time I posted directly to you I stated that I do not have a beef with you personally, although you seem interested in starting one.

So here is some more noise for you...regarding your picking apart my points....DUH...no #*$%. I know it is called "video", but the color science is purported to be based off of rec709. and it is not accurate. you have said so yourself. don't be so uptight....you know what I meant. when I made the comment about in camera LUT I am again talking about the video mode. I would think you also know this, or you are trying to belittle me....either way it speaks volume with regards to your attitude to people who criticize the petty approach to customer relations by the company you cheerlead for. toughen up. Regarding audio, sure...many have made it work. They buy 3rd party audio gear to get somewhat decent level into the camera, then fix that audio in post. Not what BMD told us we would be doing when they promised "in camera professional audio". I think you know what I meant then as well.

SO are you now moving from beta tester to just being testy? Still waiting to hear how your conversation with your buddy grant goes regarding why SO MANY of us are angry, frustrated and dissapointed with the delays, lack of response, unanswered questions and general lack of respect due to those of us who trusted and invested in BMD's camera line. Please tell us his response, as I would not expect him to ever address it in this forum. But then, maybe I will be surprised.